Wednesday is over, and so are its lightning offerings…
Archives for January 2018
[DEAD] Hifiman HE-560 Planars for $399
This sale ended… They are back on sale again, the new condition Hifiman HE-560 planar magnetics go for $399 with free shipping by marketplace seller Calumet thru Amazon. There are two units available per the shopping cart. They ship directly from Calumet.
Still Good: Symphonized NRG 2.0 Wood In-Ears for $11 after coupon
The Symphonized NRG 2.0 wood in-ears continue to be available for around $11 after using coupon code M63HY9QE at Amazon, sold by the Symphonized Amazon store with the orders fulfilled by Amazon, so Prime members get free 2-day shipping. Or with a $25+ order for non-members.
I couldn’t resist the temptation the previous time I posted about this, and they arrived earlier today, and in blog record-breaking speed, I just posted our customary Text and Pictures Useful Unboxing. No audio, no video, no nonsense, just pictures and descriptions of what’s included. A total of 17 pictures are included, so you get a complete picture of what you are buying.
I haven’t listened to them yet, opinions on that later on 🙂 The one unboxed is the Turquoise color scheme but seven different color schemes are available thru by Amazon…
[DEAD] Magni 2 Headphone Amplifier for $59
As of a 1/16/18 re-check, these sold out again…
As of the time of writing, the Amazon website shows that they have the new condition Magni 2 Headphone Amplifier available for $59 with free shipping, sold by Schiit Audio with the order fulfilled by Amazon, so Prime members get free 2-day shipping. Limit one per customer. The in-stock estimate is January 23, 2018. Sometimes the Amazon servers and stock availability may be slightly out of sync, so there is a bit of a YMMV in terms of availability. Amazon works in mysterious ways sometimes.
[DEAD] ThreeCat replacement earpads for select Bose QC/AE for $7
This lightning deal expired…
Little Dot MK II Tube Headphone Amp for $130 [MD]
Running for the next three days and change (from blog posting date), you can get the new condition Little Dot MK II Tube Headphone Amp for $130 with free USA shipping from the members-only but free to join shopping service that is Massdrop.
You have options for different driver tubes that cost more than the base (included) ones. These will ship in mid-February from Massdrop, with all sales final. There is no mention of warranty in the listing.
YOHOOLYO XU09 portable head-amp for $25
A $3 off clip-on coupon is running for a limited time at the Amazon listing of the YOHOOLYO XU09 portable headphone amp dropping its price from $27.99 to $24.99. Free shipping for Prime members or with a $25+ order (yes, the irony of the coupon discount taking away the free shipping).
This is a headphone amp only, it takes 3.5mm input and outputs through the 3.5mm headphone out. The microUSB on the back is for charging the built-in battery. It has a volume dial, and a separate on/off power button, along with an LED light. It averages 3.9 out of 5 based on 41 customer reviews and has 14 answered questions.
Advanced Sound Evo X BT IEMs for $40 w/FS [MD]
Running for one day and change (from blog-posting date; unless it gets extended), Massdrop is offering the new condition Advanced Sound Evo X Wireless IEMs for $40 with free USA shipping. These have built-in earhooks, and come with a solid zippered case, various eartips, and a charging cable. Wireless as in bluetooth 4.1 that is.
They will ship in early February with all sales final. There is no mention of warranty in the listing. US orders will ship from the vendor, while international orders will ship from Massdrop.
[DEAD] Refurbished B&O H8 ANC/BT for $235
This daily deal expired… Good until Monday at 1am ET, you can get the certified refurbished Bang & Olufson H8 ANC/BT headphones for $230 plus $5 flat shipping in two color scheme options and with a 90-day Bang & Olufsen warranty.
Monoprice M560 On-Ears for $150 w/free S&H
It’s Black Friday pricing revisited for the new condition open-closed planar-magnetic Monoprice M560 on-ears, going for $150 with free standard US shipping. They are not eligible for the coupon CALM18 which is 20% off orders of $150+. I have tested other Monolith products, and as usual, they are not eligible for the coupon either. The coupon expires Saturday night.
Speaking of Monoprice, they had a Big Bang of Headphone products revealed at CES 2018, including closed-back planar magnetics, a new line of studio headphones (Stage Right), and a variety of DACs and amps, from the tiny to the not-so-tiny. They even have a turntable! They had so much stuff that I had to create a separate post from our New Headphones at CES round-up.
KZ ZS6 In-Ears for $29 w/free S&H (ships from China)
The black and red color schemes of the new condition KZ ZS6 in-ears are currently on sale for $29 with free slow shipping from China at GearBest.com. The other two color schemes go for more. They have detachable cables and a 1-button remote and mic.
Pre-order new Moshi Avanti Air Bluetooth On-Ears
It’s pre-ordering season! Another new headphone unleashed in Vegas at the 2018 CES trade show is the style/fashion-priority Moshi Avanti Air, a bluetooth on-ear headset, and this new model is now available for pre-ordering by the maker (Moshi) with the order fulfilled by Amazon with a very fashionable price of $300.
A 30-second video from the Moshi YouTube channel shows a variety of views of the new headphone…
Plantronics Spare Eartips for Backbeat 903 and 906 for $3
If you are looking for spare eartips for the Plantronics Backbeat 903 and 906, the official Plantronics replacement set (four eartips total) are on sale for the very specific price of $2.67 at Amazon by Amazon actual. You can buy as many as you like but they are an ADD-ON item, so you must place a $25+ order, otherwise the shopping cart won’t let you buy them. They average 4.2 out of 5 based on 50+ customer reviews and have 3 answered questions.
Used Beyerdynamic T5p (2nd Generation) for $591
The Beyerdynamic T5p (2nd Generation) headphones are currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition (cosmetic imperfections, damaged original packaging) for $591 with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. If you prefer a better condition, there’s also “Used – Like New” for $627~. This next link shows the detailed USED listings. The first link is the summary listing.
Symphonized NRG 2.0 Wood In-Ears for $11 after coupon
IF you are interested/curious about the Symphonized Wood in-ears but don’t have the time/energy to catch them like Pokemons when they are participating in random lightning deals at Amazon, we have good news for you! Coupon code M63HY9QE drops the price of the new condition Symphonized NRG 2.0 wood in-ears from $25 to $11. These are sold by Symphonized with the orders fulfilled by Amazon, so Prime members get free 2-day shipping.
They average 4.1 out of 5 based on over 2800 customer reviews and they have nearly 200 answered questions. They are available in eight different color schemes. They come with various eartip sizes, shirt clip, and a drawstring hipster-y pouch. They have a 1-button remote/mic combo.
Phones as DAPs: refurbished LG V20 for $230
From the “Phones as DAPs” department, especially if you want one for a big enough screen to watch music videos or music performances, eBay seller Guaranteeee Cellular is offering the seller refurbished LG V20 for $230 with free shipping and 30-day returns and a 60-day seller warranty.
It is available in two color schemes. This is the Verizon version with unlocked GSM. Check bands and such if you are planning to use it as a phone as well. Given the screen size and specs, you can also use it as an in-home/in-office mini-tablet.
Seller refurbished is a higher risk than manufacturer refurbished, as you rely on the seller to stand behind their work. That’s why the price is lower, so that’s a trade-off some are willing to make.
In addition to the praised DAC/Audio module, this has other music-playback friendly features, such as 64GB on-board plus microSD (up to 256GB), 4GB RAM, a previous generation flagship processor (so it won’t have problem using music/streaming apps for many years), 5.7-inch screen, etc.
PS: I have now began putting the “Phones as DAPs” under the Digital Audio Players category
[DEAD] Sunday’s Offers: Cowin, Bluedio, Rowkin, Etc
Sunday is over, and so are its lightning deals…
Audio Technica ATH-AD700X for $99 New or $88 Used
Audio Technica too has a line of affordable open-back over-ear earphones, not just Sennheiser and Grado and the Philips SHP-9500S! The second model in this line-up is the ATH-AD700X, and this is currently on sale in new condition for $99 by Focus Camera directly or thru Amazon (aSavings is them too).
On the other hand, if you prefer used, there is a “Used – Like New” (original packaging) for $88~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual.
Used AKG K182 Closed Over-Ears for $57
I don’t know how many people at AKG can itemize all their headphones, but if you happen to be interested in their closed-back over-ear K182, this model is available “Used – Like New” condition (original packaging) for $57~ with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. This is the best condition for a used item, “Like New”, in original packaging, and it doesn’t mention any issues. Of course there’s always some randomness in used listings, but statistically this is the best used condition description (assuming it’s accurate) you can find.
[DEAD] Fender FXA6 In-Ears drop to $150, FXA7 drop to $200
These sales expired…
Pre-order new B&O Beoplay H9i and H8i ANC/BT Over and On-Ears
Another pair of headphones that was announced at CES 2018 is now available for pre-ordering. It is the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay duo of H9i and H8i, an over-ear and on-ear respectively duo of bluetooth with active noise cancelling headphones. Each one is available in two color schemes and their pre-order prices are $499 and $399 respectively, with a late January 2018 release estimate.
Of practical interest, these charge via a USB-C port on the headphones, so you don’t have to fight with the micro-USB cable.
Pre-orders are accepted as follows:
+ H8i for $399 at Amazon actual
+ H9i for $499 at Amazon actual
RHA Dacamp L1 DAC/amp for $252
It’s back on the sale train again, the new condition RHA Dacamp L1 portable DAC/amp is down to the very specific price of $252.37 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon actual with up to three sets per customer at the sale price. This is not a lightning deal, so expiration time/date is unknown. It only has four customer reviews, all of them happy with it.
LZ Big Dipper IEMs for $540 w/free S&H [MD]
With four days and change (as of blog-posting time), the new condition LZ Big Dipper IEMs are fully unlocked at members-only but free-to-join Massdrop for $540 with free shipping. This is the Gray model without a tuning switch. It will ship mid-February from Massdrop, all sales final. No warranty mention in the listing.
Used Grado SR125e Open-Back for $116
The new condition open-back Grado SR125e headphones go for $150 at authorized Grado dealers, but if you are a fan of used, at the moment, there is a “Used – Good” condition (cosmetic imperfections; damaged original pizza box) for the very specific price of $116.40 by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual…
PS: “pizza box” is the shape/style of their packaging (unless they changed it in which case the joke is more historical)
PS2: when buying Grados from Amazon, make sure the seller is either the official Grado store (4OurEars), or Amazon actual or Amazon Warehouse Deals actual, or recognizable and trustworthy A/V dealers. Definitely don’t buy from “Just Launched” sellers unless you thoroughly investigate/research them…
Now shipping: Audeze iSine LX Planar In-Ears for $199
One of the new CES 2018 earphones is already in-stock! The brand new Audeze iSine LX planar-magnetic in-ears is in-stock and shipping from the Audeze Amazon store for $199 with free shipping, with the orders fulfilled by Amazon so Prime members get free 2-day shipping.
This brings Audeze closer in price to the Monoprice “homage” that is the M300 which goes for $150 in new condition, or for $100 as open box.
Ends Fri 3am ET: Thinksound Rain3 IEMs for $50 w/FS [MD]
Running until 3am ET on Friday (unless it gets extended), the new condition Thinksound Rain 3 wood IEMs are fully unlocked at Massdrop for $50 with free US shipping. These will ship in early February from the vendor and come with a 1-year warranty from Thinksound (so probably shipped directly from Thinksound?). All sales are final as usual.
Samsung U Flex Neckband BT Earphones for $40 w/FS
On the neckband front, for a limited time only, the blue color scheme of the new condition Samsung U Flex EO-BG950 bluetooth earphones is on sale for $40 with free shipping with up to three pairs per customer at the sale price.
[DEAD] Friday Afternoon: Brainwavz, Bluedio, Rowkin, Etc
Friday is over, and so are its lightning deals…
[DEAD] Saturday Offers: Cambridge Audio Minx Xi Digital Music System, Brainwavz IEMs
Saturday is over, and so are its lightning deals…
[DEAD] 25% off 1More headphones w/coupon
This limited time coupon expired…
[DEAD] Brainwavz Hybrid Memory Foam Earpads (PU/Velour) for $17
This offer expired… Good until 11:59pm ET on Friday, you can get the new condition Brainwavz Hybrid Memory Foam Earpad (Black PU/Velour) for $17 with free shipping for Prime members or with a $25+ order for non-members. The price before the sale was $27.50. Only one color is available. They average 4.6 out of 5 based on 440+ customer reviews…
Thursday’s Offers: TaoTronics, Bluedio, Brainwavz Angled Pads
There is some modest action planned for Thursday 1/11/18 in the Amazonian Gold Box with the following tentative schedule:
+ starts 9:10am ET: Rowkin Bit Charge Stereo Truly Wireless (price before sale $130)
+ they have a 30% off clip-on coupon (may or may not work with lightning deal sale)
+ starts 2:50pm ET: Musitrend LP 3-Speed Turntable with Built-in Stereo Speakers, Vintage Style Record Player Support Vinyl-To-MP3 Recording, RCA Output, Natural Wood (price before sale $80)
+ starts 5pm ET: Bluedio F2 ANC Over Ear Wireless Headphones (price before sale $63)
+ starts 6:55pm ET: Brainwavz Angled Memory Foam Earpad (price before sale $27.50)
+ there are five colors of these; I don’t know how many will be on sale
+ starts 8:10pm ET: TaoTronics Wireless Over Ear Headset Bluetooth Headphones (price before sale $70)
+ they have a $10 off clip-on coupon (may or may not work with lightning deal sale)
JVC HAMR60X XX Xtreme Bass Over-Ears for $26 w/FS
Bomb da bass, JVC style! The new condition JVC HAMR60X XX Xtreme Bass Over-Ears are on sale at the moment for $25.67 with free shipping by Amazon actual, with up to three pairs per customer at the sale price. This is not a lightning deal, so there’s no fixed expiration date. They average 3.8 out of 5 based on 60 customer reviews and have 19 answered questions. They come with a 1-button remote/mic. Probably not for classical music fans 😉
Newbee Headphone Stand + built-in Qi Phone ChargePad for $11
Two birds with one stone is the theme of this lightning deal running until Thursday at 12:50am ET, it’s the Newbee Headphone Stand with built-in wireless phone charger at its base going for $11 in the white color scheme and $12 in the black color scheme. Free shipping for Prime members or with a $25+ order. They average 3.9 out of 5 based on 66 customer reviews and have 25 answered questions. The charging is a Qi charging pad.
Jaybird Freedom F5 Wireless for $50 w/free S&H
Amazon has now price-matched the Costco offer. The new condition Jaybird Freedom F5 Wireless special edition bluetooth earphones are on sale for $50 with free shipping by Amazon actual, with up to three pairs per customer at the sale price. They have trade-offs however, as evidenced by a 3.2 out of 5 review score based on 380+ customer reviews. They have 110+ answered questions. So read up on them if you are not already familiar with them.
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